Cooling mods for the average Joe

[VtecSlayer]

I’m running both PTP’s Turbo and Downpipe blankets as well, really good heat management imo.

Absolutely, that's why I highly recommend the hard lagged ones for using on and off the track to assist in lowering engine bay temps and to help mitigate heat soak. If it helps getting more seat time in on the track it's a win win in my book. Lolz

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[VtecSlayer]

@blueroadster

I just shipped your hard lagged turbo blanket with springs and the 5" hybrid downpipe blanket. You should have them by the weekend.

Thanks again for the biz and if you have any questions with the install of them you've got my number, hope to see photos of them installed soon!

If anyone else would like to grab a set just send me a msg.

 

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@blueroadster

I just shipped your hard lagged turbo blanket with springs and the 5" hybrid downpipe blanket. You should have them by the weekend.

Thanks again for the biz and if you have any questions with the install of them you've got my number, hope to see photos of them installed soon!

If anyone else would like to grab a set just send me a msg.

I just watched a video on here where some guy was saying the blankets are causing head gasket failures specifically around the piston 3 and 4 area which is where the main heat buildup comes in at via a cooling feed line.

This video.

 

[VtecSlayer]

I just watched a video on here where some guy was saying the blankets are causing head gasket failures specifically around the piston 3 and 4 area which is where the main heat buildup comes in at via a cooling feed line.

This video.

Nice infomercial video

 

[nezumi]

I just watched a video on here where some guy was saying the blankets are causing head gasket failures specifically around the piston 3 and 4 area which is where the main heat buildup comes in at via a cooling feed line.

This video.

you need a turbo blanket otherwise the inlet pipe will be feeding hot air back into the turbo. the exhaust manifolf is internal and its by design and there isnt much that can be done otherwise honda would of redesigned a whole new engine to get around it. Small radiator not going to do much on a glowing red hot turbo unless its interchilled then it might be an improvement in reducing temps. Extra plumbing more prone to leakages.

 

[nattypiso]

Absolutely, that's why I highly recommend the hard lagged ones for using on and off the track to assist in lowering engine bay temps and to help mitigate heat soak. If it helps getting more seat time in on the track it's a win win in my book. Lolz

Yup! Just glad I waited for the hard lagged/hybrid ones to come out for both the Turbo and DP. Better heat management compared to the legacy or fabric ones forsure.

 

[VtecSlayer]

you need a turbo blanket otherwise the inlet pipe will be feeding hot air back into the turbo. the exhaust manifolf is internal and its by design and there isnt much that can be done otherwise honda would of redesigned a whole new engine to get around it. Small radiator not going to do much on a glowing red hot turbo unless its interchilled then it might be an improvement in reducing temps. Extra plumbing more prone to leakages.

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[nezumi]

Some eye candy!

Looks awesome. Just need a upgraded PWR billet radiator to top it off.

 

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Nice infomercial video

Says the guy selling the blankets

 

[VtecSlayer]

Yup! Just glad I waited for the hard lagged/hybrid ones to come out for both the Turbo and DP. Better heat management compared to the legacy or fabric ones forsure.

You're smart for holding off and waiting for the hard lagged hybrid versions. They also last much longer than the standard exhaust wrapped material and form fitting ones.

This setup works so well for the FL5 that I offer a PTP combo package. I've got 2 left at the moment if anyone wants a set shoot me a msg and like always I've got you!

 

[VtecSlayer]

Looks awesome. Just need a upgraded PWR billet radiator to top it off.

I've been busy and haven't got around to it yet lol

 

[nattypiso]

You're smart for holding off and waiting for the hard lagged hybrid versions. They also last much longer than the standard exhaust wrapped material and form fitting ones.

This setup works so well for the FL5 that I offer a PTP combo package. I've got 2 left at the moment if anyone wants a set shoot me a msg and like always I've got you!

Yeah! I definitely agree, I’m pretty meticulous when it comes to mods for my car lol. Just recently picked up the cooling plate from @siwelnosaj too! Helps relieve pressure in the engine bay allowing more air to flow easier through the intercooler/radiator and in return allowing heat to exit more efficiently through the plate and hood vent.

 

[VtecSlayer]

Yeah! I definitely agree, I’m pretty meticulous when it comes to mods for my car lol. Just recently picked up the cooling plate from @siwelnosaj too! Helps relieve pressure in the engine bay allowing more air to flow easier through the intercooler/radiator and in return allowing heat to exit more efficiently through the plate and hood vent.

Yep, Jason is a good guy! I've got a WOT plate myself.

 

[blueroadster]

I just watched a video on here where some guy was saying the blankets are causing head gasket failures specifically around the piston 3 and 4 area which is where the main heat buildup comes in at via a cooling feed line.

This video.

Trying to keep an open mind, I think he should have elaborated more on the "head gasket failures" comment. He qualified the comment with heat radiating up to the turbo coolant line hard pipe to then offer a solution for their dedicated turbo coolant radiator kit. The kit sounds interesting, but if covers were placed on the turbine and downpipe, radiant heat to the same turbo coolant line hard pipe would also be significantly reduced.

That said, the Airtec intercooler takes second place for being the heaviest aftermarket front mounted intercooler. Here is an intercooler reference thread. From the video, the intercooler did not seem to shed heat as rapidly as other competitor offerings but then again the video was marketing Airtec offerings.

The OEM turbo is air and water cooled by design. Adding insulation on the turbine and downpipe would increase heat transfer to the coolant running through the turbo and where the turbo assembly connects to the head.

I have heard comments over the years that one should not overly insulate turbos and downpipes in general as the higher heat retained is transferred to the head. After a spirited run, as long as you drive the car going through a cool down period, I am not so sure there would be much of a concern. Of course, I would certainly like to learn if there are other concerns regarding over insulating the turbo and downpipe.

 

[ABPDE5]

Trying to keep an open mind, I think he should have elaborated more on the "head gasket failures" comment. He qualified the comment with heat radiating up to the turbo coolant line hard pipe to then offer a solution for their dedicated turbo coolant radiator kit. The kit sounds interesting, but if covers were placed on the turbine and downpipe, radiant heat to the same turbo coolant line hard pipe would also be significantly reduced.

That said, the Airtec intercooler takes second place for being the heaviest aftermarket front mounted intercooler. Here is an intercooler reference thread. From the video, the intercooler did not seem to shed heat as rapidly as other competitor offerings but then again the video was marketing Airtec offerings.

The OEM turbo is air and water cooled by design. Adding insulation on the turbine and downpipe would increase heat transfer to the coolant running through the turbo and where the turbo assembly connects to the head.

I have heard comments over the years that one should not overly insulate turbos and downpipes in general as the higher heat retained is transferred to the head. After a spirited run, as long as you drive the car going through a cool down period, I am not so sure there would be much of a concern. Of course, I would certainly like to learn if there are other concerns regarding over insulating the turbo and downpipe.

I mostly agree with this. Blankets should substantially reduce any radiated heat. They will also trap heat in the turbo / DP, and that can lead to longer cooldown times, but it can also cause higher turbo / DP peak temps.

It is possible that insulating the turbo / DP lead to higher temps under load and that, in the case of the turbo, this could damage the head gasket downstream (and cool down laps / driving time wouldn't prevent this; they would only prevent damage caused by prolonged cooldown times).

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